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Sheikh Hasina tells the BBC her trial in absentia is destined to deliver a “pre-ordained guilty verdict”.

Cuba’s top epidemiologist warned nearly a third of the population has been impacted and swaths of workforce sickened.

The BBC’s apology to Donald Trump and stricter asylum reforms dominate Friday’s papers.

Two mothers who experienced pelvic girdle pain say being aware of the risk will help people seek treatment.

The travellers did not have the customary departure stamps in their passports.

According to Gift of the Givers, Israel deliberately did not stamp the passports of the refugees

The working group, which was established 18 months ago, is aimed at improving service delivery.

Shebe Maburna’s case postponed to next week Friday at Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.

The booster powering New Glenn also separated from the rocket’s upper stage and successfully touched down back on Earth.

Berlin has agreed a new military service plan to boost troop numbers to 260,000 by 2035.

Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.

Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir’s successor.

Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa was hosting this month’s summit.

The Trump administration on Thursday announced frameworks for trade deals with four Latin American countries, which senior officials said will include tariff relief on coffee and bananas.

The biggest shake up to renting rules in England for 30 years will affect millions of tenants.

Norton Rose Fulbright is leaving South Africa, with a new independent law firm launching in March 2026.

He told the commission that accusations of him being a fraud almost cost his position at church.

Cedrick Nkabinde admitted to facilitating two meetings between Mogotsi and Mchunu.

Nciza was suspended from the City of Ekurhuleni in September 2023.

Watch the best goals from the latest round of fixtures from the Women’s Champions League, including Olga Carmona’s screamer for Paris St-Germain and Pernille Harder’s equaliser against Arsenal.

Defending champion Luke Littler maintains his hopes of becoming world number one with a dominant win against Wessel Nijman in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts, as Michael van Gerwen is knocked out.

Neil Robertson claims a hard-fought 6-4 victory over John Higgins to reach the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Leicester.

Major League Soccer votes to change its competition schedule to align with other top leagues from the summer of 2027.

A group of white Afrikaner South Africans will depart for the US next week as part of the refugee resettlement programme…

University of Tokyo scientists uncover how DNA damage links hair greying and cancer risk, and why grey hair may protect you.

A huge New Glenn rocket successfully took off to place two spacecraft in orbit for a later boost to the red planet

Blue Origin successfully launched its huge New Glenn rocket on Thursday with a pair of Nasa spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos’s company and Nasa are counting on to ferry people and supplies to the moon.

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Epic journey to 2 876km summit shows EVs can tackle toughest terrain in the eland.

GWM gives SUV “fresh energy” by virtue of various styling and tech upgrades.

Dr Claire Ashley shares her tip on the Woman’s Hour Guide to Life.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023.